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Home About Our Programs Zan News Contact Us Welcome to ZanTV, a TV production company dedicated to creating quality content for women by women. Our mission is to empower women and break stereotypes through our programs. Click here to explore our shows and watch your favorites now. ZanTV: By Women, For Women! Explore Zan News Body of Woman Found in Daman District of Kandahar Over 750 Afghan Families Return from Iran and Pakistan in a Single Day Mary Kabir-Seraj Bischoping Appointed as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Afghanistan From Kabul to Tehran: A Joint War Against the Education of Afghan Girls See All News Our Latest Productions | Watch Now Overview At Zan TV, we believe in creating content that is not only entertaining but also impactful. We strive to represent women from all walks of life and their stories. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality productions that will contribute to women's empowerment thus sustainable development by thematic spotlight on different aspects of women’s empowerment through TV programs. Learn more Coming Soon Follow us on:

Zan News: Local sources in Baghlan say that Qari Mahrabuddin Bilal, the Taliban's Director of Agriculture in Badakhshan, has taken a 17-year-old girl as his third wife by force and without her consent. A Taliban Official in Badakhshan Forcibly Married a 17-Year-Old Girl May 25, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Local sources in Baghlan say that Qari Mahrabuddin Bilal, the Taliban's Director of Agriculture in Badakhshan, has taken a 17-year-old girl as his third wife by force and without her consent. This incident took place about three months ago, when Qari Mahrabuddin Bilal was the Taliban's Director of Agriculture in Baghlan. According to sources, he also paid her father 1.5 million Afghanis to marry her. Qari Mahrabuddin Bilal, also known as "Hajji Bilal", had previously tried to marry a young woman from Aliabad district in Kunduz, but was met with strong opposition from the girl. In the end, he paid money to the father of another 17-year-old girl in Aliabad district and married her. Qari Mahrabuddin was appointed as the Taliban's Director of Agriculture in Badakhshan about a week ago. This comes as the Taliban leader has ordered his commanders and officials not to take more than one wife, following multiple reports of Taliban officials having multiple wives. Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, issued the order during his trip to Kabul last Wednesday night.

Zan News: Afghan female athletes who fled to Pakistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan say that when they were in Afghanistan, football was everything to them – "their joy, passion, and dreams." Now, they are engaged in football in another place. Afghan Female Athletes Refugees in Pakistan: Football is Our Source of Hope and Strength July 18, 2024 Zan News Zan News: Afghan female athletes who fled to Pakistan following the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan say that when they were in Afghanistan, football was everything to them – "their joy, passion, and dreams." Now, they are engaged in football in another place. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in an interview with some Afghan female athletes in Pakistan and the release of a video recording of their statements, said that football for these women in Pakistan is more than just a game; it is a source of hope and strength. In the video, the female athletes say, "When we were in Afghanistan, we played in a football team and nurtured dreams of becoming professional players through football." They emphasize, "Although we were forced to leave our homeland, we never gave up." Some Afghan female athletes who have taken refuge in other countries have continued to play their favorite sports. They say, "Football gives us hope and strength. We share this hope with our team. We feel like the whole world is watching us and telling us not to give up." This comes as the Taliban, after coming to power in Afghanistan, have deprived many women and girls of their rights, including the right to education and work. The Taliban have also imposed numerous restrictions on women's presence in public places, including banning women's sports in the country. Meanwhile, six athletes, including three women from Afghanistan, are set to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, the Taliban have stated that "We do not recognize the three Afghan female athletes who are participating in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics." Kimia Yousufi, an Afghan athlete who is set to represent Afghanistan alongside five other athletes in these games, has said that she will represent the "stolen dreams and aspirations" of Afghan girls in these competitions.

Zan News - Bamyan: A young girl in Punjab District, Bamyan Province, hanged herself after being released from Taliban imprisonment. Social Media Young Girl Hangs Herself in Bamyan After Being Freed from Taliban Imprisonment July 28, 2024 Zan News Zan News - Bamyan: A young girl in Punjab District, Bamyan Province, hanged herself after being released from Taliban imprisonment. A source in Bamyan states that the girl, named "Tahira," hanged herself on Saturday (July 27). However, another source suggests the possibility that she was killed by her relatives. According to sources, a few days prior, Taliban soldiers forcibly took the girl from the village of "Tagab Barg" in Punjab District in a military Ranger vehicle and harassed her. Sources add that after the locals became aware of this, the Taliban district chief for Punjab and the Taliban's police chief in Bamyan fabricated a story, claiming that the soldiers took the girl to Bamyan for "improper hijab" from the roadside. In a written statement by Tahira, which has been made available to the media, she mentioned that she boarded the Taliban's Ranger vehicle out of fear. The Taliban's police command in Bamyan interviewed her. Sources say that the young girl was held in the Taliban's police command in Bamyan for several days and was released after repeated complaints from the locals. It is said that Tahira was 19 years old, had studied up to the ninth grade, and was currently working as a tailor. Another source claims that Tahira was a "free" girl and there is a possibility she was killed by her father or brother, but according to the source, evidence of murder has not yet been confirmed. It is worth mentioning that the person who put the girl in the vehicle is currently imprisoned in Bamyan. The source says that this individual is a member of the Taliban army battalion. This incident comes amidst multiple accusations against the Taliban for abducting and raping young girls since their return to power in Afghanistan. There have also been previous reports of individuals committing suicide after being released from Taliban captivity.

Zan News: The Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has responded to the recent statement by female foreign ministers from 17 countries, claiming that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have been ensured in accordance with Islamic Sharia. The ministry has called on the international community to refrain from interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images Taliban's Response to Female Foreign Ministers' Statement: Women's Rights in Afghanistan Are Ensured February 17, 2025 Zan News Zan News: The Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice has responded to the recent statement by female foreign ministers from 17 countries, claiming that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan have been ensured in accordance with Islamic Sharia. The ministry has called on the international community to refrain from interfering in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Saif-ul-Islam Khyber, the spokesperson for this ministry, reacted to the statement on Sunday (February 16) and said: "The global community uses human rights, especially women's rights, as a political and propaganda tool against the Taliban government." He emphasized: "Afghanistan is an independent country, and Islamic Sharia is its foundation. This Sharia defines clear rights for women, children, and all members of society, and the Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice is committed to its implementation." Khyber added: "Countries that claim to defend women's rights have themselves violated these rights over the past 40 years." While the spokesperson for the Taliban's Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice claims that women's and girls' rights are ensured in Afghanistan, the group has systematically violated these rights through strict policies. Women and girls in the country have been deprived of many fundamental rights, including the right to education, work, and social participation. According to the decrees issued by the Taliban, girls in Afghanistan are not allowed to continue their education beyond the sixth grade, and women are prohibited from working in many governmental and non-governmental organizations. These restrictions have severely impacted the lives of millions of women and girls in Afghanistan. The spokesperson also stated that no foreign entity "has the right to interfere or comment on the matters of this ministry" and urged countries to refrain from meddling in Afghanistan's internal issues. Meanwhile, female foreign ministers from 17 countries, in a joint statement two days ago, criticized the ministry's actions and emphasized that its policies have imposed severe restrictions on women's lives. They pointed out that these policies have deprived women of their basic rights, including freedom of movement and participation in society.

Zan News: The Union of Human Rights Activists in Europe has issued a statement warning about the increasing activity of individuals allegedly collaborating with the Taliban. Photo: KARIM SAHIB | AFP via Getty Images Human Rights Activists’ Union Warns of Growing Presence of Pro-Taliban Media Figures April 15, 2025 Zan News Zan News: The Union of Human Rights Activists in Europe has issued a statement warning about the increasing activity of individuals allegedly collaborating with the Taliban. In the statement, published on Tuesday, April 15, the union said that a number of individuals presenting themselves as journalists, analysts, or civil society activists have traveled to Kabul in recent months and participated in official Taliban events—even in ceremonies honoring the group’s "suicide brigades." The union warned that these individuals are exploiting the free media space in the West to promote a softened, humanized, and even “progressive” image of the Taliban. According to the union, such efforts are a deliberate attempt to legitimize a regime that is a serious violator of human rights, especially the rights of women, children, and minorities. The statement also noted that this trend poses a serious threat to human rights values and the psychological well-being of Afghan migrants in European countries, particularly in Germany. The Human Rights Activists’ Union called on European governments—especially the German Federal Government—to closely review the immigration cases of such individuals and impose legal restrictions to prevent political and propaganda misuse. The union warned that remaining silent on this issue is not only a betrayal of universal human rights principles but also a threat to the safety of thousands of Afghan asylum seekers who have fled Taliban persecution.

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Zan News: The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the public flogging of three individuals, including a woman, in Kapisa province. These individuals were convicted on charges of "running away from home" and "helping others escape from home." Photo: AFP Taliban Publicly Flog a Woman and Two Men in Kapisa February 6, 2025 Zan News Zan News: The Taliban’s Supreme Court has announced the public flogging of three individuals, including a woman, in Kapisa province. These individuals were convicted on charges of "running away from home" and "helping others escape from home." According to a statement released by the court on Thursday (February 6), each of the accused was sentenced to seven months in prison and 39 lashes. Previously, the Taliban’s Supreme Court had also reported the flogging of five individuals, including two women, in Faryab and Kunduz provinces. It is worth mentioning that the Taliban continue their public punishments and desert trials despite widespread condemnation from international organizations and human rights groups.